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Synopsis

The history of a dynasty. (dynasties).

Item Description

FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 6.5 x 9.5 inches. xiv + 266 pp. Bound in original blue cloth, gilt, in pictorial dust wrapper. Slight edge spotting, but otherwise a very good copy. Illustrated by 8 pages of black and white plates. The five kings of the House of Hanover, who reigned in Britain, 1714-1837, with an account of the state of Hanover during this period and a summary of their achievement. A title in the Dynasties series, by Jeremy Black (b.1955), Retired Professor of History at the University of Exeter and prolific author.